Newark to Liberia (EWR–LIR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AC4275cs
AC Air Canada
7M8
7:35 AM
EDT TC
10:44 AM
CST
5h 9m
36%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1876+1
UA United
7M8
7:35 AM
EDT TC
10:44 AM
CST
5h 9m
33%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC4274cs
AC Air Canada
7M8
4:30 PM
CST
11:39 PM
EDT
5h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1446+1
UA United
7M8
4:42 PM
CST
11:39 PM
EDT
4h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
FLL Fort Lauderdale 6h 55m ACADB6 B6 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Liberia flights
MIA Miami 7h 21m AAACAV AAKOWQR Miami (MIA) to Liberia flights
CLT Charlotte 7h 39m AANKSN AA Charlotte (CLT) to Liberia flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 41m ACAFAM DL Atlanta (ATL) to Liberia flights
YYZ Toronto 7h 57m ACUA ACPDWS Toronto (YYZ) to Liberia flights
IAH Houston 8h 32m EKNKNZ UA Houston (IAH) to Liberia flights
ORD Chicago 8h 38m AAACAS AAAVUA Chicago (ORD) to Liberia flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 8h 52m AAF9G3 AA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Liberia flights
DEN Denver 11h 7m SNTPUA UAWN Denver (DEN) to Liberia flights
LAX Los Angeles 12h 33m ASB6CA ASUA Los Angeles (LAX) to Liberia flights
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Newark to Liberia
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,192 mi 5h 9m nonstop -2h behind

EWR–LIR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,192 miles in approximately 5h 9m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop EWR–LIR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines Also: AC 7 7M8 5h09 91% Star Alliance AC
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AC, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, EWR to LIR direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for EWR to LIR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,410
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
EWR → LIR
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
91%
Return
LIR → EWR
97%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
97%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. EWR delays →

Other ways to reach Liberia from Newark

Nearby airports with service to Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport.
Metric EWR→LIR TEB→LIR JFK→LIR
Distance from EWR 13 mi 21 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 5 3
Weekly flights 14 7
Flight time 5h 9m 4h 12m 4h 50m
Departure OTP 91%
Airports within 200 miles of EWR with service to Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Liberia is 2 hours behind Newark.
EWR: EDT · LIR: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Newark, it's 4:00 PM in Liberia.
Distance & Flight Time
2,192 mi / 3,528 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 9m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Costa Rica visa-free for stays up to 180 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least one day beyond the date of entry. A return or onward ticket is required and airlines will check before boarding. Proof of funds (USD 100 per month of stay) may be requested at immigration.

Getting to EWR

NJ Transit train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport station takes 25–30 minutes ($13.50); an AirTrain connection ($5.50 more) links to the terminals. From Midtown Manhattan, the journey costs around $19 total.Ride-shares from Manhattan run $45–80 depending on traffic; add the $17.50 Lincoln Tunnel toll. Taxis from Manhattan carry a flat $55 rate plus tolls and tip. Allow 60–90 minutes from Midtown during peak hours.

EWR–LIR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Newark to Liberia route.
Route details
Distance2,192 mi / 3,528 km
Flight time5h 9m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: EWR
IATA / ICAOEWR / KEWR
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr49.1M
Elevation18 ft / 5 m
Destination: LIR
IATA / ICAOLIR / MRLB
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica
Passengers/yr1.9M
Elevation270 ft / 82 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about EWR to LIR flights.
Nonstop flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport take about 5h 9m gate to gate. The route covers 2,192 miles.
1 airline operates flights from EWR to LIR: United Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Fort Lauderdale Hollywood, Miami and Charlotte Douglas.
Liberia is 2 hours behind Newark.
Yes, return flights from LIR to EWR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TEB, JFK and HPN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from EWR to LIR

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

EWR to LIR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from EWR to LIR is about 5 hours 9 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,192 miles (3,528 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Fort Lauderdale Hollywood, Miami and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Teterboro (TEB), New York (JFK) and White Plains (HPN).